Mitsotakis-Erdogan meeting on July 12 in Vilnius

Mitsotakis-Erdogan shaking hands (archive)

 On Wednesday, around 12 o'clock, as reported by the Greek television channel SKAI, after the conclusion of the Summit, the two leaders will meet, but they will not be alone. On the Greek side, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will be accompanied by Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis, possibly also by Deputy Foreign Minister Alexandra Papadopoulou and Mr. Mitsotakis' diplomatic advisor, Anna Maria Boura, local media reports.

The exact composition will be known in the following hours. If the meeting goes well, exploratory contacts may also begin within a reasonable time.

On the Turkish side, Erdogan will be accompanied by Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, press representative Çagatay Kilic, a close advisor to the Turkish President, and possibly the Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister if the composition is "three plus three." Ms. A. Bura will also be present from the Greek side.